The throughput of dry bulk fell by 6.5% in 2025. The throughput of iron ore and scrap decreased by 11.5%.
 
Iron ore volumes in particular fell sharply as the competitive position of the European steel industry remains under pressure from high energy and CO₂ prices and cheap imports. Coal throughput fell by 8.7% to 17.3 million tonnes. This decline can be attributed to a sharp drop in demand for coking coal due to the weak position of European steel production. The transit of energy coal increased in the first half of the year due to too little wind and high electricity demand. Coal-fired power stations in the Netherlands and Germany consequently operated for longer hours. In the second half of the year, less coal was used for electricity generation, due to higher yields from renewable energy sources and falling gas prices.
 
The throughput of agribulk increased by 6.3%. Volumes were particularly strong in the first half of 2025. This growth is linked to the commissioning of a new dry bulk terminal in Rotterdam. The throughput of other dry bulk fell slightly by 1.6% to 12 million tonnes. Industrial production was under pressure, particularly in the first half of the year, leading to a decline in demand for raw materials. There was a slight upturn in the second half of the year.